Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Executive Assistant to Executive Director

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full Time

$110,972 – $119,506 salary package - includes base salary ($97,771 - $105,290), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

This Executive Assistant role provides high level, confidential support to the Executive Director Learning and Teaching, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of executive and faculty operations. You will take ownership of core EA responsibilities including managing a complex calendar, overseeing a shared faculty inbox, coordinating team meetings, and arranging logistics such as rooms, catering and travel. Working closely with the executive team, you will proactively manage competing priorities, anticipate needs and solve problems to keep business activities on track. The faculty is forward thinking and committed to innovation, particularly in digital capability and the use of emerging technologies, and this role will support initiatives that strengthen team capability and improve ways of working.

About you 

You are highly organised, proactive and forward thinking, with a strong ability to manage competing priorities and stay ahead of deadlines. You are a clear and confident communicator who builds effective relationships and works collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. You bring sound judgement, discretion and a strong understanding of confidentiality, with the professionalism to manage sensitive information appropriately. Naturally solutions focused, you are comfortable navigating challenges and identifying practical improvements. You also have an interest in digital capability and innovation, with experience or a willingness to build skills in areas such as AI and support others to grow their confidence and capability in using new technologies.

To be successful in the role you will: 

• Hold a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline OR equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Experience providing a range of executive support and administrative services to support senior executive management activities.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, format and present a range of business documents and communications including presentations, correspondence, reports, briefing notes and submissions.
• Experience liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders, meeting attendees and community members to support business activities. 

 Highly Regarded: 

• Demonstrated experience in building digital capacity and the use of emerging technologies within a work environment.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

 Targeted Question: Please outline what has motivated you to apply for this role and what you believe you would bring to the position.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Sunday 21 June 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Ravinder Mansfield via Email: ravinder.mansfield1@tafensw.edu.au or Tel: (02) 7921 2973. 

Role-specific enquiries: contact Kari Adams, Executive Officer, via email: kari.adams1@tafensw,edu.au or via MS Teams

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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